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AAR CORP (AIR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AIR - US0003611052 - Common Stock

84.34 USD
+2.09 (+2.54%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 4:15:00 PM
84.34 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/11/2025, 4:15:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall AIR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated AIR against 72 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. AIR has an average financial health and profitability rating. AIR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AIR had positive earnings in the past year.
AIR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AIR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years AIR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AIR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAIR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 0.99%, AIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.61% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.31%, AIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.79%, AIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.39% of the companies in the same industry.
AIR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.36%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.36%) for AIR is below the current ROIC(8.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 2.31%
ROIC 8.79%
ROA(3y)2.32%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)4.33%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)7.36%
ROIC(5y)6.95%
AIR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAIR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 -2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.01%, AIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AIR has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of AIR (9.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AIR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of AIR (19.04%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AIR has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.31%
PM (TTM) 1.01%
GM 19.04%
OM growth 3Y14.65%
OM growth 5Y34.25%
PM growth 3Y-52.86%
PM growth 5Y16.72%
GM growth 3Y3.32%
GM growth 5Y7.87%
AIR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAIR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AIR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AIR has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AIR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AIR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
AIR Yearly Shares OutstandingAIR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
AIR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAIR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.34 indicates that AIR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.34, AIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.22% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that AIR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AIR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.82) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.34
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.86%
AIR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAIR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

AIR has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that AIR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AIR (2.91) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.31 indicates that AIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AIR has a Quick ratio (1.31) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.31
AIR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAIR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AIR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.83%, which is quite impressive.
AIR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.75% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AIR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.59% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, AIR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.06% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.83%
EPS 3Y17.57%
EPS 5Y12.75%
EPS Q2Q%27.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.59%
Revenue growth 3Y15.17%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%11.77%

3.2 Future

AIR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.89% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AIR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.97%
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y15.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.2%
Revenue Next 2Y11.66%
Revenue Next 3Y9.32%
Revenue Next 5Y1.07%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
AIR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAIR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
AIR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAIR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.42, the valuation of AIR can be described as rather expensive.
AIR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AIR is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
AIR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.86, which indicates a correct valuation of AIR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AIR is valued cheaper than 93.06% of the companies in the same industry.
AIR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.42
Fwd PE 15.86
AIR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAIR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AIR indicates a rather cheap valuation: AIR is cheaper than 93.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.07
AIR Per share dataAIR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
AIR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AIR's earnings are expected to grow with 15.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y15.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for AIR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

AAR CORP

NYSE:AIR (12/11/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 84.34 0 (0%)

84.34

+2.09 (+2.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)09-23 2025-09-23/amc
Earnings (Next)01-05 2026-01-05
Inst Owners96.95%
Inst Owner Change7.13%
Ins Owners2.08%
Ins Owner Change-1.95%
Market Cap3.34B
Revenue(TTM)2.86B
Net Income(TTM)28.90M
Analysts82
Price Target90.09 (6.82%)
Short Float %2.8%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.36%
Min EPS beat(2)8.56%
Max EPS beat(2)14.17%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.56%
Min EPS beat(4)1.68%
Max EPS beat(4)14.17%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.59%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)4.86%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)4.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.38%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.38%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.16%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.16%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.63%
PT rev (1m)1.44%
PT rev (3m)5.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.42
Fwd PE 15.86
P/S 1.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 340.46
P/B 2.67
P/tB 6.95
EV/EBITDA 13.07
EPS(TTM)4.13
EY4.9%
EPS(NY)5.32
Fwd EY6.3%
FCF(TTM)-0.65
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.25
OCFY0.29%
SpS72.25
BVpS31.58
TBVpS12.14
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.6
Graham Number54.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 2.31%
ROCE 11.13%
ROIC 8.79%
ROICexc 9.1%
ROICexgc 13.64%
OM 9.31%
PM (TTM) 1.01%
GM 19.04%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.32%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)4.33%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)7.36%
ROIC(5y)6.95%
ROICexc(3y)7.68%
ROICexc(5y)7.26%
ROICexgc(3y)10.94%
ROICexgc(5y)9.53%
ROCE(3y)9.32%
ROCE(5y)8.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y36.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y28.07%
OM growth 3Y14.65%
OM growth 5Y34.25%
PM growth 3Y-52.86%
PM growth 5Y16.72%
GM growth 3Y3.32%
GM growth 5Y7.87%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.18
Cap/Depr 64.78%
Cap/Sales 1.24%
Interest Coverage 3.6
Cash Conversion 3.05%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.31
Altman-Z 3.34
F-Score6
WACC9.86%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)80.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.83%
EPS 3Y17.57%
EPS 5Y12.75%
EPS Q2Q%27.06%
EPS Next Y15.97%
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y15.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.59%
Revenue growth 3Y15.17%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%11.77%
Revenue Next Year14.2%
Revenue Next 2Y11.66%
Revenue Next 3Y9.32%
Revenue Next 5Y1.07%
EBIT growth 1Y75.48%
EBIT growth 3Y32.05%
EBIT growth 5Y42.38%
EBIT Next Year44.66%
EBIT Next 3Y21.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y24.63%
FCF growth 3Y-71.08%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y545.46%
OCF growth 3Y-21.7%
OCF growth 5YN/A

AAR CORP / AIR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AAR CORP (AIR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AIR.


Can you provide the valuation status for AAR CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AAR CORP (AIR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for AAR CORP?

AAR CORP (AIR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of AAR CORP (AIR) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AAR CORP (AIR) is 20.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.67.


What is the financial health of AAR CORP (AIR) stock?

The financial health rating of AAR CORP (AIR) is 4 / 10.